Applications declined by 3.8% on a weekly basis last week.

AGNC Investment passed Annaly Capital Management during the first quarter of 2026 as the largest real estate investment trust in terms of holdings of MBS.

Non-QM investors prefer disciplined originators, instead of lenders who scale quickly even if it causes additional risk.

The agency said its current authorities to take action against fraud in the housing finance market are “indirect or limited.”

Tom Feltner, associate director of consumer policy at Americans for Financial Reform, said the changes will have a “chilling effect” on the number of people who are willing to seek help from the bureau on a wide range of issues — not just credit reporting errors.

Rocket Companies is marketing a $706.0 million securitization of closed-end second liens.

An analysis of earnings reports from 18 lenders showed combined income from production and secondary market rose to $2.75 billion in the first quarter, a 5.0% increase from the previous period.

Two Harbors disclosed today that it discussed options with UWM CEO Mat Ishbia during a Zoom call on Thursday. However, no new offer was submitted ahead of the Friday deadline.

Fannie and Freddie report that they’ve received UAD 3.6 submissions on all property types. Likewise, Fannie said top aggregators are accepting UAD 3.6 appraisal reports and appraisal management companies support it.

Under the proposed rule, the new definition of a manufactured home would allow upper floor sections to be transported and constructed without a permanent chassis.